20/20 NEWS CLASSIFIES INDEPENDENT BAPTIST CHURCHES AS A CULT

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 We have no idea how much editing tape was left on the floor, but enough was said that ought to give every church in America a “heads up.” Abuse of any kind should not be tolerated or covered up by pastors and churches. Proper education and a willingness to deal with it are imperative.

Sexual misconduct is as old as time. The Old Testament and the New record accounts of it and give instructions how it is to be dealt with, according to that dispensation. The issue that was missing and misleading in the news account was that sexual sins are found in every religion and every walk of life. This is not a justification, but an attempt to put the subject in proper prospective. Regardless, the public will believe whatever spin is put on it.

We must understand the times in which we live and realize that pastors can no longer be fools in the pulpit or say everything that comes to mind. The Lord warned us, “For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.” Matthew 12:37. I agree, too many pastors are on a “power trip,” and assume they are infallible and above the law of the land. A pastor would be wise to have the insurance company come in and make a list of things the church can do to protect itself against predators and lawsuits. Have this information put in writing and keep it on file.

Some of the things Pastor Murphy and I did were to make sure every door has a window in it. Cameras with sound that are motion activated were installed. Every action is recorded on a computer hard drive. Also, make sure you always have two adults working together in every classroom. Never spank someone else’s child. In addition, Brother Murphy has a background check done on every person who works with minors. Also, men should never counsel the opposite sex alone.

The church must ensure that it has an adequate insurance policy to protect the church and staff. Pastors must be aware that there are people who cannot win the lottery; these people are searching for a way to extort money from a church. So do everything you can to protect your church members and yourself. Remember, accusations brought to you of sexual abuse of a minor, must be reported to the police. You should keep records of the accusation and the process that follows. Contact your insurance lawyer immediately and protect your members and yourself.

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JEHOVAH’S WITNESS AT THE DOOR

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FALSE PROPHECIES OF THE JEHOVAH’S WITNESS

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Sunday afternoon an “angle of light” (Jehovah’s Witness) showed up at my door. He was a young man about age twenty. He was good looking, well dressed, and displayed perfect manners. He informed me that he was in the neighborhood inviting people of all faiths to join an inter-fellowship rally in the near future.

I assured him that I knew enough about his religion that I would not be attending. Nothing I said fazed him, and he was cautious to discuss any matter. I told him he was smart, “even a fish will not get caught if he keeps his mouth shut.” My advice is, never let these people in your house, and don’t get into a conversation with them unless you know what you are doing. Many of the Jehovah’s Witnesses are unaware of the many false prophecies of their false prophets. We give a few here:

  1. “The battle of the great day of God Almighty ended in 1914 A.D. with the complete overthrow of earth’s present rulership.” (The Time Is At Hand, pg 101).
  2. “Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and other faithful prophets of old have been resurrected and living on earth since 1925.” (Millions Now Living Will Never Die. pp. 89, 90).
  3. “1940 showed the end of religion had come and with its end the complete downfall of Satan’s entire organization.” (Religion, pg. 336).
  4. The 1941 Watchtower publication entitled Children was an effective tool used in the remaining months before Armageddon. (The Watchtower, Sept. 15, 1941, pg. 288).
  5. Six thousand years of human history ended in the fall of 1975 and the 1000 year reign of Jesus Christ (the Millennium) started (Life Everlasting in The Freedom Of The Sons Of God, pp. 29,30).
  6. 1874 was the exact date of our Lord’s return (The Time Is At Hand, pg. 170).
  7. “Jehovah will put all false prophets to shame by not fulfilling the false predictions of such self-assuming prophets.” (Paradise Restored to Mankind-By Theocracy, pp. 353, 354).

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These are but a fraction of the false prophecies and false doctrines of the Jehovah’s Witnesses.

“ But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them which desire occasion; that wherein they glory, they may be found even as we. For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. 14 And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.” 2 Corinthians 11:12-15.

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WHY NO BAPTIST CAN OBEY THE “GREAT COMMISSION.”

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WHAT THE GREAT COMMISSION IS NOT
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By Ken Blue

“Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them. 17 And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted. 18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.” Matthew 28:16-20.

If I have one Baptist friend left out there in “blog land,” this article will probably be the end of that relationship. I don’t write these to make enemies; I have enough of them. I need any friend I might have. However, there are some subjects that must be confronted and dealt with scripturally.

Although I have chosen Matthew 28 as the “great commission,” we must be honest and admit that it is no greater than Mark 16. “And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. 17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.” Mark 16:15-18. (See also Luke 24:46-49; Acts 1:8).

What is the truth about this commission?

  1. They were given to the eleven disciples.
  2. They were to make disciples throughout the world.
  3. They were to observe whatsoever He had commanded them.
  4. Signs would be evident in their ministry.
    • They would cast out devils.
    • They would speak in new tongues. (Not unknown tongues).
    • They would handle snakes.
    • No deadly poison will hurt them.
    • They will be able to lay hands on the sick and the sick will recover.
  5. The following was also given to His seventy disciples. “Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.” Luke 10:19.

Now if anyone would like to go through the four gospels and see what Jesus had commanded His disciples, and then show that they are doing those things, we will eat this page. In fact, the only thing Baptist are doing, found in the great commission, is going and baptizing. They do not teach what He had taught His disciples, they cannot do one of the miracles promised them. and they don’t have the power to blow fuzz off a peanut. The same goes for every Charismatic impostor.

Finally, if these fulfilled their commission, why was Paul saved, commissioned, and called “the Apostle to the Gentiles?” Who were the eleven to preach to? what was the content of their gospel? Why was Paul the writer of the church epistles, and why would he say he was not sent to baptize, when the command in Matthew 28 is the heart of that commission?

It’s ok to speak up and explain to us how you do, or do not obey the great commissions. The world is waiting.

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THE FERMENTING OF THE MIDDLE EAST

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By Ken Blue

The leaven in the Middle East is working overtime to ferment and cement together the Ten nations prophesied in Daniel and Revelation. “And the ten horns out of this kingdom are ten kings that shall arise: and another shall rise after them; and he shall be diverse from the first, and he shall subdue three kings.” Daniel 7:24. “41 And whereas thou sawest the feet and toes, part of potters’ clay, and part of iron, the kingdom shall be divided; but there shall be in it of the strength of the iron, forasmuch as thou sawest the iron mixed with miry clay. 42 And as the toes of the feet were part of iron, and part of clay, so the kingdom shall be partly strong, and partly broken.43 And whereas thou sawest iron mixed with miry clay, they shall mingle themselves with the seed of men: but they shall not cleave one to another, even as iron is not mixed with clay.” Daniel 2:41-43. “And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy.” Revelation 13:1 . “And here is the mind which hath wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains, on which the woman sitteth.” Revelation 17:9.

Some may wonder what and who is behind all the turmoil surrounding Israel at this time. Those of us who are Christians know that Satan, the dragon, is the unseen power behind it. As each of those nations fall, under the guise of democracy, they are left leaderless. The above Scriptures assure us that Ten nations in that region will evolve, forming an Arab League. These are the Ten toes, the Ten horns and the Ten kings. They are all the same.

However, a more powerful king will arise from the Ten, perhaps from Syria, and will take control of the Ten; three will resist and be removed, leaving seven. “I considered the horns, and, behold, there came up among them another little horn, before whom there were three of the first horns plucked up by the roots: and, behold, in this horn were eyes like the eyes of man, and a mouth speaking great things.” Daniel 7:8.

The remaining seven kings will give their power to the “little horn.” He will attempt to control the world through the control of OIL. He will also conclude that the only way to solve the Middle East problem is to destroy Israel. He must attempt to eliminate them because all orthodox Jews will resist Him to the end. Matthew 24 makes is clear that unless the Lord intervenes and shorten those days, no Jewish flesh will survive. “And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect’s sake those days shall be shortened.” Matthew 24:22.

The conclusion of the matter is illustrated in the book of Daniel. “34 Thou sawest till that a stone was cut out without hands, which smote the image upon his feet that were of iron and clay, and brake them to pieces. 35 Then was the iron, the clay, the brass, the silver, and the gold, broken to pieces together, and became like the chaff of the summer threshingfloors; and the wind carried them away, that no place was found for them: and the stone that smote the image became a great mountain, and filled the whole earth. Daniel 2:34-35. When these kings are in power, a STONE (The Lord Jesus Christ, See Revelation 19) completely destroys all other kingdoms and His kingdom will fill the whole earth! So, don’t be confused or fearful if you are saved. You are witnessing the leaven at work to bring about the above events. They are God’s prophecies and they are sure.

“THE TRUTH AND NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH”

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THE BENEFIT OF PURPOSEFUL GOALS

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By Ken Blue

When called to the witness box in court, the attorney may ask probing questions and will not accept anything except a “yes” or “no” response. The goal is to discover our understanding and the facts concerning the subject. We may not like the questioning process, and desire to explain, but we are not always permitted to do so. The attorney has an agenda, and he attempts to move everything in that direction.

Perhaps those in the ministry should “sit in the witness box” and ask themselves some probing questions. Let me share some that might be a good place to start.

1. Do you have a clearly defined purpose statement that you understand and you are passionate about?
2. Do you have your purpose statement posted so others see it, and do your church members know and understand it?
3. Do you have five to seven clearly defined objectives stated and understood in order to reach your purpose statement?
4. Do you have clearly defined goals (these include what, why, who, when, where and how) on your calendar?
5. Do you have 5, 3, and 1 year’s goals on your calendar, and are these broken down into 6, 3, and one-month goals?
6. If you don’t have the above, can you be specific about what you are trying to accomplish?

What I observe in many churches is that their only goal is to have another church services next Sunday, and more special meetings throughout the year. The pastor thinks if everyone is busy, the church is moving forward. The truth is, they are on a carousel and don’t realize it.